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out of 3, 914 proposed bill so far in 2012, only 61 have become law. not evening magazine the 80th congress, which president tomb and called the do-nothing congress back in 1948, passed as few laws as the current one. not a good distinction to be having. >> not a lot of work getting done. >> it is also an election year. >> we'll see what happens next time around. >> up next, with updates on the campaign trail, hear what vice president joe biden said in virginia yesterday that is drawing controversy this morning. >> we are checking in with tucker for your full forecast. find out if we are in for another round of storms today or not. isn't that a gorgeous shot of washington monument? >> yes. >>> dry conditions are causing big problems out west. three separate wildfires were sparked in washington state drivewaying at least 70 homes. 20-year-old firefighter ann veseth was killed when a tyreo fell on her. federal officials are investigating the death that took place while she was battling the flames. another blaze in northern califo
out of 3, 914 proposed bill so far in 2012, only 61 have become law. not evening magazine the 80th congress, which president tomb and called the do-nothing congress back in 1948, passed as few laws as the current one. not a good distinction to be having. >> not a lot of work getting done. >> it is also an election year. >> we'll see what happens next time around. >> up next, with updates on the campaign trail, hear what vice president joe biden said in virginia yesterday...
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also, child safety laws. an exemption allowing a child under the age of 8 to not have a safety seat if they weigh more than 65 pounds has been repealed. now children under the age of 8 must sit in a safety seat no matter what their weight unless they're 4'9" or taller. other laws include mandatory helmet and eye protection for scooter riders. employers won't be able to ask for employees user names or passwords for social media sites. and people will be allowed to bet on fantasy sports as it becomes exempt from state gambling prohibitions. >>> the state of virginia needs your help preparing first responders for a disaster. it's looking for victims for a simulated train crash later this month. that drill is happening october 27th in alexandria. that's a saturday. you'll have to be there at 7:30 in the morning. you'll be able to go home by 1:30 that afternoon. if you're interested, you can send an e-mail to gotrains@vre.org. you can make the subject line volunteer victim. 6:37 is our time right now. the "today"
also, child safety laws. an exemption allowing a child under the age of 8 to not have a safety seat if they weigh more than 65 pounds has been repealed. now children under the age of 8 must sit in a safety seat no matter what their weight unless they're 4'9" or taller. other laws include mandatory helmet and eye protection for scooter riders. employers won't be able to ask for employees user names or passwords for social media sites. and people will be allowed to bet on fantasy sports as...
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the governor sign the same-sex marriage bill in law back in march. if the number holds, the measure will be on the ballot come november. >>> it is a dangerous drug blamed in some sickening attacks but in some places, can you still legally buy it. details on the push to ban bath salts late are, speed cam cash. wait until you hear how much revenue d.c. pulled in over the course of a few months. we're back in a moment. >> i know it's a lot >>> the jaixz says syria is firing heavy weapons at its staff. the-- the united nations says syria is firing heavy weapons at its staff. the union general assembly also heard from peace own sukanya roy kofi annan on his latest proposals to end the violence. yesterday, u.n. monitors were prevented from getting to the site of this week's massacre. >>> also making headline, it's drug that can drive users to do terrifying things. they are called bath salts. they are blamed in several recent crimes that have made headline acontracts the country including an attack in florida wray man is accused of biting off ne
the governor sign the same-sex marriage bill in law back in march. if the number holds, the measure will be on the ballot come november. >>> it is a dangerous drug blamed in some sickening attacks but in some places, can you still legally buy it. details on the push to ban bath salts late are, speed cam cash. wait until you hear how much revenue d.c. pulled in over the course of a few months. we're back in a moment. >> i know it's a lot >>> the jaixz says...
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said the families should each receive $4 million, but that will be capped at $100,000 under virginia law. the state plans to appeal the verdict. >>> a retired police officer in northern virginia is charged with sexually assaulting a young boy years ago. a man alleges he sexually abused him between 1996 and 2001 when he was a patrol officer and the accuser was 12 years old. the suspect currently owns jovita moore's soft serve. his family maintains he is innocent. >>> a virginia man is free after spending 12 years in prison. he was freed yesterday after a judge threw out his murder conviction. he and three others were found guilty of killing an ellerly woman in 19 -- an elderly woman in 1996. >>> gas prices are up 13 cents since last week, but they could rise more. the governor is urging lawmakers to pass a 6% gas tax so the state can help pay for transportation projects. it would increase the cost of gas by 20 cents, but he says it would create thousands of jobs and reduce congestion. he told lawmakers there will be consequences if it doesn't happen. >> none of us wants to pay more at the
said the families should each receive $4 million, but that will be capped at $100,000 under virginia law. the state plans to appeal the verdict. >>> a retired police officer in northern virginia is charged with sexually assaulting a young boy years ago. a man alleges he sexually abused him between 1996 and 2001 when he was a patrol officer and the accuser was 12 years old. the suspect currently owns jovita moore's soft serve. his family maintains he is innocent. >>> a virginia...
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you are starting an initiative along with other law enforcement agencies called the move over law. can you tell me what that is exactly? >> sure. that is another sign folks probably see up in the northern virginia area where it is reminding motor i haves of a law that has been on the books since 2002. if you are on the interstate or any road and you see an emergency road whether it is red, blue or yellow, troopers, deputies, police officers, fire. even v-d.o.t. workers, tow truck operators on the side of the road, you are by state law required to move over a lap on give them space or if you can't do that safely, you must pass them cautiously which means slowing it down and being extra alert. we are out there trying to make our roadways as safe as possible. we just ask that motorists reciprocate and pay back the favor by making sure our lives are as safe as possible out there too. >> very important. i know that over the years, some 150 law enforcement officers around the country have been killed because of people failing to move over when it is required. thank you very much, corinne
you are starting an initiative along with other law enforcement agencies called the move over law. can you tell me what that is exactly? >> sure. that is another sign folks probably see up in the northern virginia area where it is reminding motor i haves of a law that has been on the books since 2002. if you are on the interstate or any road and you see an emergency road whether it is red, blue or yellow, troopers, deputies, police officers, fire. even v-d.o.t. workers, tow truck...
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governor owe medically signed it into law in march. opponents collected enough signatures to force a ballot referendum and then there is question seven as to expanded gambling and allow a new casino in prince george's county. >>> up next, a major move to help make sure voters in new york and new jersey can get to the polls today. >> an as we go to break, remember, myfoxdc.com is the place to find complete election coverage. tweet us your election thoughts about this historic election day. you can track the returns on our results page and download the fox 5 app to stay on top of everything throughout the day. we'll be back. l be back. [ mitt romney ] we have to work on a collaborative basis. look, the reason i'm in this race is there are people that are really hurting today in this country. and we face this deficit -- could crush the future generations. and republicans and democrats both love america but we ed to have leadership -- leadership in washington that will actually bring people together and get the job done and could no
governor owe medically signed it into law in march. opponents collected enough signatures to force a ballot referendum and then there is question seven as to expanded gambling and allow a new casino in prince george's county. >>> up next, a major move to help make sure voters in new york and new jersey can get to the polls today. >> an as we go to break, remember, myfoxdc.com is the place to find complete election coverage. tweet us your election thoughts about this historic...
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they did strike down apoorts of the law. one required immigrants to carry papers with them. >>> his victims stretched across three states. all of them including in virginia seemingly targeted at random. now, the so-called serial stabber lens his fate. >>> also ahead, more than 100 alleged pimps accused of using nearly 80 children as prostitutes. the fbi announces the shocking results of a multistate sting. >>> making headlines, the fbi bust as a nationwide child sex ring. the agents say the child prostitution is happening right under our noses right in this country. they rescued 79 children and arrested 104 pimpen in a three- day sweep of 57 cities. kids range in age from 13 years old to 17. one girl says she got involved when she was just 11 years old. >>> the man known as the serial stabber will spend the rest of his life in prisonen a yum in flint, michigan gave elias abuelazam the mandatory no parole punishment yesterday. prosecutors say in 2010, he randomly stabbed 14 people in the area killing five of them. he is als
they did strike down apoorts of the law. one required immigrants to carry papers with them. >>> his victims stretched across three states. all of them including in virginia seemingly targeted at random. now, the so-called serial stabber lens his fate. >>> also ahead, more than 100 alleged pimps accused of using nearly 80 children as prostitutes. the fbi announces the shocking results of a multistate sting. >>> making headlines, the fbi bust as a nationwide child sex...
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romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. >>> we continue to follow some breaking news out of aurora, colorado where there has been a deadly shooting at the premiere of the batman movie. this happened at the aurora mall. this is still under investigation. clearly still under investigation. several people transported to the hospital. a report that a 7-year-old girl may be among the victims. there were some children at the theater at the time as we look at a live picture right now of what is happening at the scene. several police officers from that jiewrs disik as well as neighboring jurisdictions also there investigating. >> fox news is also reporting that the suspect that is in custody is in his 20s, pa irptly was found with three guns on him and we're also hearing reports
romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. >>> we continue to follow some breaking news out of aurora, colorado where there has been a deadly shooting at the premiere of the batman movie. this...
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it comes as part of the new health care law. mcdonald's is the first large fast food chain to post nutrition information. but all restaurants with 20 or more locations will have to follow suit. the highest calorie count is not the big mac. the top spot goes to the big breakfast, clocking in at 1,150 calories. zero calories here right now, aaron. >> hampton pearson at cnbc, thank you. >>> there is a new study that shows kids are eating a dangerous amount of salt. the study from the centers for disease control shows 15% of kids have elevated or high blood pressure. 37% of kids studied were overweight or obese. the experts say boys tend to eat more salt than girls. the recommended daily salt intake is a tea spoon a day for children and adults. >>> breaking news. a historic delivery overnight at the national zoo. female panda mei xiang gave birth to a new cub. this is a live look at the panda cam inside the panda house at the national zoo this morning. do you see the cub? we've been glued to the panda cam for several hours trying to
it comes as part of the new health care law. mcdonald's is the first large fast food chain to post nutrition information. but all restaurants with 20 or more locations will have to follow suit. the highest calorie count is not the big mac. the top spot goes to the big breakfast, clocking in at 1,150 calories. zero calories here right now, aaron. >> hampton pearson at cnbc, thank you. >>> there is a new study that shows kids are eating a dangerous amount of salt. the study from...
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. >> governor o'malley signed it into law back in march but opposition groups collected enough signatures to get the issue put to a voter referendum. >> it is a matter of treating everybody fairly. that is all it is. it is not a religious issue. it is just about fairness. >> once people have an opportunity to think about this issue a little more as we approach the election, i think you're going to see marylanders supporting question sick because it will protect every child's home equally under the law while also protecting religous freedom. >> another ravens play, speaking out on question six. center matt burke is in a tv ad speaking out against gay marriage. >>> it hook like there will not be a pepco strikeen the power provider and the union reached a tentative agreement over the weekend. pep so says the union still has to vote on it. this comes after months of negotiation. no word on the details of the contract. >>> coming up next, we go live to fox business network in new york. find out how many employed americans are searching for greener pastures. >> as we go to break, dorothy's ruby
. >> governor o'malley signed it into law back in march but opposition groups collected enough signatures to get the issue put to a voter referendum. >> it is a matter of treating everybody fairly. that is all it is. it is not a religious issue. it is just about fairness. >> once people have an opportunity to think about this issue a little more as we approach the election, i think you're going to see marylanders supporting question sick because it will protect every child's...
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. >>> a vote is planned by the house to repeal the health care law. it is mostly symbolic as any repeal would not pass in the senate. all gop lawmakers are expected to vote brought on by a lack of sleep. jetblue didn't comment on the testimony but said he had 17 hours off before the incident. >> could we claim that here, lack of sleep. >> i don't think that will work as an excuse for anything. >>> coming up next, delay in kept co's -- pepco's push for a rate hike following outages that lasted for days. >>> this is time lapse video of yesterday's storm as it moved over northwest d.c. it left behind some street flooding especially in the bloomingdale community it was rough. we have ban looking at pictures all morning of the aftermath. cars, the whole neighborhood -- well not the whole neighborhood but most of the cars in the streets under water. >> two to 3 inches of rap in just a short period of time. it was amazing. i was watching sue at 5:45 and there was nothing on the radar. late in the day on sunday. kind of put the kibosh on our heat w
. >>> a vote is planned by the house to repeal the health care law. it is mostly symbolic as any repeal would not pass in the senate. all gop lawmakers are expected to vote brought on by a lack of sleep. jetblue didn't comment on the testimony but said he had 17 hours off before the incident. >> could we claim that here, lack of sleep. >> i don't think that will work as an excuse for anything. >>> coming up next, delay in kept co's -- pepco's push for a rate hike...
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oil from canada that will bring more oil into this country. >> president obama sign the jobs act into law to help small businesses hire new workers. >>> later this morning, the big march jobs report comes out. it is expected to show that employers added 120,000 jobs last month. they predict the unemployment rate will stay at 8.3% for the third month in a row. stock markets in the united states are closed today for the good friday holiday. >>> to virginia now and a budget breakthrough. state house and senate negotiators agreed to a new $85 billion budget yesterday. it almost didn't happen because of a dispute over a big toll hike for the dulles toll road. now, the deal sets up a final vote expected within the next two weeks. >>> now, if you would like to take your favorite wine out fay special dinner, you will soon able to do that in maryland. yesterday, lawmakers approved a bill allowing customers to bring their own antibiotic tolls restaurants but there may be some stipulations depending on where you would like to go. the byob is voluntary, meaning not all restaurants have to participate
oil from canada that will bring more oil into this country. >> president obama sign the jobs act into law to help small businesses hire new workers. >>> later this morning, the big march jobs report comes out. it is expected to show that employers added 120,000 jobs last month. they predict the unemployment rate will stay at 8.3% for the third month in a row. stock markets in the united states are closed today for the good friday holiday. >>> to virginia now and a budget...
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he has violated the law that he in fact signed. american people need to understand how it is that our defense will be so badly cut. >> reporter: now, romney's statements forced his running mate paul ryan to explain why he voted to that budget control act. paul ryan said essentially he voted for a mechanism to allow the automatic cuts to kick in if congress could not agree on otherwise to cut the spending which so far it hasn't done. congress is scheduled to return today from its five-week recess. they do have to pass a temporary spending bill in order to keep the government running but wisdom and sarah, there is little chance that they will take up the big fiscal cliffs before election day. >> thank you. we'll see what they can get done before the election. >>> did you see it? the presidential hug heard around the world. restaurant owner scott van druser was so excited to meet the president, he gave him a big bear hug. here is the interesting part. he is a registered republican who plans to vote for president obama a second time. >
he has violated the law that he in fact signed. american people need to understand how it is that our defense will be so badly cut. >> reporter: now, romney's statements forced his running mate paul ryan to explain why he voted to that budget control act. paul ryan said essentially he voted for a mechanism to allow the automatic cuts to kick in if congress could not agree on otherwise to cut the spending which so far it hasn't done. congress is scheduled to return today from its five-week...
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if that is true, the father could be exempt from colombian law. >>> iphones, ipads, ipods, you see them everywhere. we know apple's success is enormous but a million dollars a day for the ceo? we're taking a look at tim cook's earnings in today's business beat. we'll be right back. ah. so much better than last year. [ both screaming ] food out the window! throw the food out the window! [ roaring ] never again. everyone deserves a great vacation at a great price. get onboard a carnival cruise and get more fun for all. [ horn blares ] so, this is delicious okay... is this where we're at now, we don't care anymore? we just eat whatever tastes good? excuse me? [ man ] like these sweet honey clusters, they're awesome so no way they're good for you. but i guess that's okay right? actually there's a half a day's worth of fiber in every ... why stop at cereal? ya know? cancel the gym membership. bring on the pork chops and the hot fudge. fantastic. are you done sweetie? yea [ male announcer ] fiber beyond recognition. fiber one. >>> a slap on the wrist for ceos at general motors, ai
if that is true, the father could be exempt from colombian law. >>> iphones, ipads, ipods, you see them everywhere. we know apple's success is enormous but a million dollars a day for the ceo? we're taking a look at tim cook's earnings in today's business beat. we'll be right back. ah. so much better than last year. [ both screaming ] food out the window! throw the food out the window! [ roaring ] never again. everyone deserves a great vacation at a great price. get onboard...
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we cannot, we will not comply with this unjust law. but none of the nearly 300,000 catholics currently on active duty heard the archbishop's plea as written. that is because army chief of cap haps donald rutherford intervened. the chaplain feared the archbishop was actively urging military men and women to break the law. army secretary john mccue all the matily decided the archbishop's letter was in the a matter for military review but he voluntarily removed the line about noncompliance with the law. a former army intelligence officer served two tours in afghanistan. >> the army's job is to be a military organization not be in the my all of a social values conflict. >> reporter: the army told fox news that the chaplain never intended to render judge minneapolis on the archbishop's ruling to the hhs ruling and that the army never intended to censor the clergy. james rosen, fox news. s. >>> defense and prosecuting attorneys in the uva la crosse murder trial will choose a jury this morning and then opening statements will begin. george hu
we cannot, we will not comply with this unjust law. but none of the nearly 300,000 catholics currently on active duty heard the archbishop's plea as written. that is because army chief of cap haps donald rutherford intervened. the chaplain feared the archbishop was actively urging military men and women to break the law. army secretary john mccue all the matily decided the archbishop's letter was in the a matter for military review but he voluntarily removed the line about noncompliance with...
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officials in maryland are pushing for stronger laws after news that a crofton man accused of threatening to shoot up his former workplace in largo will only be charge wade misdemeanor. police seized about two dozen weapons appear thousands of rounds of ammunition from neil edwin prescott's apartment. officers have talked him into a voluntary commitment at a mental hospital. >>> new information in the colorado movie massacre investigation. the depend ser post is reporting that the psychiatrist would was treating the suspect, james holmes, at the university of colorado was so alarmed by his behavior she notified the campus-wide threat assessment team. that happened in june. but no one took further action. university official would neither confirm nor deny the report for privacy reasons. the assessment team is a group of high-level school employees trained in assessing potential threats on campus. >>> coming up next, one country gets tough on texting behind the wheel. >> but first, we're checking in with tucker barnes for your full forecast. we hope you've enjoyed the break from the heat. i
officials in maryland are pushing for stronger laws after news that a crofton man accused of threatening to shoot up his former workplace in largo will only be charge wade misdemeanor. police seized about two dozen weapons appear thousands of rounds of ammunition from neil edwin prescott's apartment. officers have talked him into a voluntary commitment at a mental hospital. >>> new information in the colorado movie massacre investigation. the depend ser post is reporting that the...
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raffic. >>> now back to the legal fight over president obama's health care law. arguments wrap up today after a historic three-day session. >> yesterday, it was all about the commerce clause, the part of the constitution that lets congress regulate any business that crosses state lines. fox 5's melanie alwin is live in morning outside the u.s. supreme court on this chilly wednesday. >> it was a very tough day in court yesterday for the government. many believe the questioning by some of the justices is a signal that the court appears ready to strike down that key provision ever the health care overhaul, the requirement that everyone by health insurance, called that inmandate. most court watchers feel that the four liberal justice will uphold the map date while the four conservatives are likely to find that congress went beyond its constitutional boundaries by passing that law requiring that every american either buy health insurance or pay a penalty. now, the government argues that even people who don't buy insurance, they call them the free riders. they argue th
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this law needs to stay in place. it's shame that governor mcdonnell chose to write it away. >> colin goddard survived the virginia tech shootings. he now works with the brady center to prevent gun violence ad indicating for gun control legislation nationwide. >>> we are learning more about the suspect in monday's deadly shooting rampage at an ohio school. 17-year-old t. j. lane and in juvenile court yesterday where prosecutors said he confessed to opening fire in the school's cafeteria. lane says he did not know his victims but chose them randomly. prosecution is expected to ask that he be tried as an adult. three students were killed in that shooting. two others were hurt. >>> still ahead, she was pulled over for going more than 100 miles per hour down the beltway but only got a warning. more on the controversy surrounding a prince george's county council woman coming up. >>> a milestone on the market. the dow closes above 13,000 for the first time in nearly four years. we'll have an update on that coming up in our
this law needs to stay in place. it's shame that governor mcdonnell chose to write it away. >> colin goddard survived the virginia tech shootings. he now works with the brady center to prevent gun violence ad indicating for gun control legislation nationwide. >>> we are learning more about the suspect in monday's deadly shooting rampage at an ohio school. 17-year-old t. j. lane and in juvenile court yesterday where prosecutors said he confessed to opening fire in the school's...
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. >>> it is a school that turns out big names in politics, business and law and it is at the center of a cheating scandal now. >> also ahead, how two documents signed several years ago could land the author of a new book detailing the death of osama bin laden in legal trouble. fox 5 morning news is back in a moment. >>> news of a surprise phone call made minutes before last month's movie theater shooting n a court hears thursday, defense attorneys revealed that the suspect called the after- hours number at a hospital at the university of colorado. he was apparently try to reach a cool psychologist who testified she met with holmes one time. she was not available when he made the call. >>> a former navy seal who wrote a book detailing the raid that killed osama bin laden could be in legal trouble. the book, no easy day, goes on sale next week. the pentagon's top lawyer has told author matt bissonnette he broke an agreement not to reveal military secrets. the pentagon's general sound con says, after reviewing the book, he believes bissonnette violated those agree
. >>> it is a school that turns out big names in politics, business and law and it is at the center of a cheating scandal now. >> also ahead, how two documents signed several years ago could land the author of a new book detailing the death of osama bin laden in legal trouble. fox 5 morning news is back in a moment. >>> news of a surprise phone call made minutes before last month's movie theater shooting n a court hears thursday, defense...
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romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. . >>> making headlines this morning, syria's putting on a show of force with massive military exercises and the strong ally of iran is warning of a catastrophe if there is no end to the crisis. the u.n. special envoy kofi annan is meeting with assad this morning. he admitted yesterday that the peace plan had failed. >>> the new president of egypt meeting with the top american diplomat in cairo over the weekend and president mors six defying the military and calling parliament back. the army is holding an emergency meeting to study how to respond to his recall of parliament. >>> in afghanistan yesterday, a roadside bomb killed six american soldiers who were serving with nato in the eastern part of the country. this morning, the talib
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the new laws could possibly go into effect as early as august. what they would do is limit the places where kids under 18 could work such as they wouldn't be allowed in the livestock auctions and feed stock and grain elevators. what is interesting interest the story, injuries on farms are down the past decade. it's not like injuries are too much of a problem and the average age of a farm worker is over 50. >> you can see why that is controversial. generations have been doing that going to auctions. good insight. thank you as always. >> okay. have a great one. see you later. >>> up next, we are talking about the headlines out of the nfl draft with big hopes for the redskins pegged on one player and plenty for caps fans to celebrate this morning. >> they scored, they scored, they scored. i cannot get enough of that. everybody is rocking the red. homicide of young people in america has an impact on all of us. how can we save these young people's lives? as a police chief i have an opportunity to affect what happens in a major city. if you want
the new laws could possibly go into effect as early as august. what they would do is limit the places where kids under 18 could work such as they wouldn't be allowed in the livestock auctions and feed stock and grain elevators. what is interesting interest the story, injuries on farms are down the past decade. it's not like injuries are too much of a problem and the average age of a farm worker is over 50. >> you can see why that is controversial. generations have been doing that going to...
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sound like the law and order theme music is what tony said yesterday. >> no rain appeared today. nothing more than a few clouds from time to time. lots of sunshine and dry. i mean the humidity levels are in check too here for your afternoon. let's a do some temperatures now at reagan national. we are at 57 degrees. but much of the area, particularly north and west has fallen back into the 40s. even some mid-40s. 50 right now in pittsburgh. 43 in binghamton. the entire mid-atlantic northeast seaboard here enjoying some own unseasonably cold temperatures. >> lost temperatures. thank you, tucker. >> time now to say hello to julie wright. see what is happening with on- time traffic. >> we do have say the bit of an incident to report as you guys continue in montgomery county along woodfield and warfield. that is where we have the crash involve ago i motorcyclist. we find the crew in sky fox there. it is dark but you think you can see the thrashing lights as you travel along warfield in the direction of 124. very little delay here at the scene. one lane is able to get by. no delays to
sound like the law and order theme music is what tony said yesterday. >> no rain appeared today. nothing more than a few clouds from time to time. lots of sunshine and dry. i mean the humidity levels are in check too here for your afternoon. let's a do some temperatures now at reagan national. we are at 57 degrees. but much of the area, particularly north and west has fallen back into the 40s. even some mid-40s. 50 right now in pittsburgh. 43 in binghamton. the entire mid-atlantic...
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this law is a mess. it is the single worst piece of legislation that has been passed certainly in the time of a been here. >> reporter: arguments are expected to wrap up sometime wednesday afternoon but an opinion is not expected to several months. in washington, jennifer davis, fox news. >>> another big story we are following this morning. the shooting death of trayvon martin. the justice department continues its investigation into the shooting death of the unarmed teenager. more rallies are also planned today. the national black unite fund is holding a rally outside the justice department at 4:00. it has been one month since the 17-year-old was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch man, george zimmerman. he maintains the shooting was in self-defense but calls to charge zimmerman continue to grow. >>> a look at the morning's other top stories. president obama will meet with dozens of world leaders in south korea today. the nuclear security summit officially kicks off later today and before it
this law is a mess. it is the single worst piece of legislation that has been passed certainly in the time of a been here. >> reporter: arguments are expected to wrap up sometime wednesday afternoon but an opinion is not expected to several months. in washington, jennifer davis, fox news. >>> another big story we are following this morning. the shooting death of trayvon martin. the justice department continues its investigation into the shooting death of the unarmed teenager....
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the law legalizing marijuana possession also went into effect in washington state. adults can have up to one ounce of pot but it is still banned from public use just like drinking alcohol. >>> coming up next, remembering a jazz legend who helped bring the art form to the masses with a hit that can just about put anybody in a good mood. >> but first, we'll have today's forecast that will also make you feel good as we listen to some of that music. we'll check in with gwen when fox 5 morning news continues. q get irresistibly clean and fresh carpets in your home with resolve deep clean powder. the moist powder removes three times more dirt than vacuuming alone while neutralizing odors for a clean you can see, smell and really enjoy. don't just vacuum clean. resolve clean. >>> wear just 19 days away from christmas. how can that be? the national christmas tree lighting ceremony gets started at 4:30 today. this is its 9 onth year. actor neil patrick harris will lead a star-studded line-up. president obama and the first lady or the first family will flip the swim. we'll ta
the law legalizing marijuana possession also went into effect in washington state. adults can have up to one ounce of pot but it is still banned from public use just like drinking alcohol. >>> coming up next, remembering a jazz legend who helped bring the art form to the masses with a hit that can just about put anybody in a good mood. >> but first, we'll have today's forecast that will also make you feel good as we listen to some of that music. we'll check in with gwen when fox...
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park police sticking to their promise to enforce the law at occupy d.c. camps. >> they were busy over the weekend cleaning up and clearing out protestors tents at macpherson square and at freedom plaza a the demonstrations continue this morning. >> also ahead, a mother missing her husband, a person of interest in the case and now he and their two young sons are dead after their home is destroyed in an explosion that investigators say was intentionally set. fox 5 morning news continues right now. ght now. >>> straight up 6:00 right now on this monday. february6, 2012. taking a live look outside right now on a chilly start to your workweek. good morning, everyone. i'm sarah simmons. >> i'm wisdom martin. we had a great moon shot a few minutes ago we were going to ask tucker about. >> we'll show it coming up in just a second. >> we'll ask the weather guy about it. >> first, the big news is the super bowl. >> that's right. it is the super bowl. >> here to the end zone. hernandez is there. . gronkowski can't get it. >> tom brady tried to turn things around wit
park police sticking to their promise to enforce the law at occupy d.c. camps. >> they were busy over the weekend cleaning up and clearing out protestors tents at macpherson square and at freedom plaza a the demonstrations continue this morning. >> also ahead, a mother missing her husband, a person of interest in the case and now he and their two young sons are dead after their home is destroyed in an explosion that investigators say was intentionally set. fox 5 morning news...
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he and his family led a parade through the town of wolfboro and called the healthcare reform law recently held by the supreme court a tax. >>> coming up next, you can waste a lot of gas driving around trying to find the lowest prices at the pump. >> wait no more. next this this morning's smart phone zone, find out -- you see julie in the morning? >> uh-huh. >> howways can help you save cash and become a part of a fast growing online community -- community. we'll have more after the break. matters. pioneers in outsourcing us jobs supports tax breaks overseas. insourcing. industry and favors bring jobs home. it matters. this message. . >>> 6:41 right now. you likely heard julie wright talking about wavings. fox 5 partnered up with the smart phone traffic app. >> and that helps you join with other users. good to see you. >> good morning. good morning to you guys. i am sure you heard julie talking about this and that provides turn-by-turn navigation and updates and it can help you find gas. julie's been talking about that and not only does it help you locate gas, but helps you find cheap gas.
he and his family led a parade through the town of wolfboro and called the healthcare reform law recently held by the supreme court a tax. >>> coming up next, you can waste a lot of gas driving around trying to find the lowest prices at the pump. >> wait no more. next this this morning's smart phone zone, find out -- you see julie in the morning? >> uh-huh. >> howways can help you save cash and become a part of a fast growing online community -- community. we'll have...
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. >> it has been more than two years since they signed at fordable care act into law and the debate has been on since day one. just hours from now, the justices will have the final say. fox 5 morning news continues right now. right now. >>> good morning to you. 6:00 straight up on a thursday morning. it is june 28th, 2012. that is a look at that pre-dawn sky. is that right, tuck officer. >> it is close. >> close to pre-dawn sky. glad you're with us this morning. i'm alsop emuir. >> i'm will thomas. i guess outside, it is quite pleasant when i was out there but it is going to change as we progressively -- >> feels great. the reason it is not predawn is the sun came up at 5:48. >> i am mart snuff to know what i'm out of my realm so i defer to an expert. >> thank you. let's talk about the weather because we have changes. today, it will be hot, not terribly humid and we are off to a noise start. but look out. this five-day forecast featuring plenty of temperatures near 100 degrees. so we'll be in for a very, very hot weekend. there is your radar. nice and quiet this morning. you saw the liv
. >> it has been more than two years since they signed at fordable care act into law and the debate has been on since day one. just hours from now, the justices will have the final say. fox 5 morning news continues right now. right now. >>> good morning to you. 6:00 straight up on a thursday morning. it is june 28th, 2012. that is a look at that pre-dawn sky. is that right, tuck officer. >> it is close. >> close to pre-dawn sky. glad you're with us this morning. i'm...
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there are people just moving set pieces and then here comes jude law. he will sit down at that table. >> do you like that? >> it is distracting. >> to quote a song, it's beautiful disaster it is a film that looks gorgeous but it takes away from the story. you focus too much on the process as opposed to engaging in the performance. i think it's film you can watch visually but i had a hard time connecting to the characters. i think it's good matinee with a lot of oscar buzz for it right now. >> that is what i was wondering. >> jude law is fantastic if the film. i feel like the movie could have been less focused on the process and more focused on the story. and this morning, coming unat 8:45, we have a one-on-one exclusive sit-down with my buddy robert pat inson right there. i asked him if they could drop the twilight cast into any classic film of all time whooshing would they -- who would they have the best time with. his answer was the best answer i've gotten on any junket. >> okay. >> so tune it. >> i've got one more question. you promise the special ef
there are people just moving set pieces and then here comes jude law. he will sit down at that table. >> do you like that? >> it is distracting. >> to quote a song, it's beautiful disaster it is a film that looks gorgeous but it takes away from the story. you focus too much on the process as opposed to engaging in the performance. i think it's film you can watch visually but i had a hard time connecting to the characters. i think it's good matinee with a lot of oscar buzz for...
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it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and keep maryland money in classrooms like mine. >>> joining us now -- wait is this kevin mccarthy. >> i wore this today because it is movie related. clarence worley is the character. >> you got the costume. you look campylobacterly like it. >> i want all out. if you haven't teen it, it is my favorite movie of all time. my girlfriend is going as alabama. wait until you see her costume. you'll have pictures next week. >> we want to seat pictures. you know we like to talk about your girlfriend. we think you are a lucky man. >> if you haven't seen it, it is quentin tarantino's first script. tony scott recently passed away. he directed true romance. it is appear incredible film. the dialogue is master tfl. jetes a get to the movies we want to talk about. first one, we've got two we want to talk about today. first one is cloud atlas. a lot of big people in this movie. -- let's get to the movies we assistant to talk about. >> this is based on a b
it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and keep maryland money in classrooms like mine. >>> joining us now -- wait is this kevin mccarthy. >> i wore this today because it is movie related. clarence worley is the character. >> you got the costume. you look campylobacterly like it. >> i want all out. if you haven't teen it, it is my favorite movie of all time. my girlfriend is going as alabama. wait until you see her...
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same-sex marriage now the law of the land in maryland. governor martin o'malley signed the bill in front of a huge crowd in the state house but the law won't take effect until next january at the earliest. >>> opponents have already started an effort to get 55,000 signatures to get the issue put on the ballot for november. maryland is the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage. >> we are one maryland and all of us at the end of the day want the same thing for our childrenen we want them to live in a loving, caring and committed home that is protected equally under the law. >> you know, it is just a matter of common sense. from the beginning of time, marriage has always been between one man and one woman and we just can't go changing definitions just because some people are upset about a definition. >> if the issue gets on the november ballot and maryland voter reject the law as written, same-sex marriage will not become legal next january. >>> some other top stories, shock and outrage over the not guilty verdict in a murder for hire p
same-sex marriage now the law of the land in maryland. governor martin o'malley signed the bill in front of a huge crowd in the state house but the law won't take effect until next january at the earliest. >>> opponents have already started an effort to get 55,000 signatures to get the issue put on the ballot for november. maryland is the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage. >> we are one maryland and all of us at the end of the day want the same thing for our childrenen...
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in frederick county for the g-8 summit and the normally quiet area is preparing for an event local law enforcement says is unlike anything it has ever experienced. >>> new details this morning in the trayvon martin case. 911 calls and photographs revealing more details about the night the unarmed teen was shot and killed. >> later this hour, help for home owners struggling with their mortgage. we have the details on the a big settlement that could help lower your monthly payments. fox 5 morning news continues right now. right now. . >>> it is 6:00 and friday, the 18th. weekend upon us a live look outside right now. perhaps a bit chilly as you start your morning. but tucker says prepare for a wonderful forecast. good morning. i'm will thomas. >> a quick commuter alert for you, crews are on the scene a water main break in roslyn right now. expect delays on metro in the area of roslyn station. there is a staging area at north 19th street and fort myer drive. expect road closures in that area. we'll have more on this coming up throughout the morning. >> a lot of people are trying to to tak
in frederick county for the g-8 summit and the normally quiet area is preparing for an event local law enforcement says is unlike anything it has ever experienced. >>> new details this morning in the trayvon martin case. 911 calls and photographs revealing more details about the night the unarmed teen was shot and killed. >> later this hour, help for home owners struggling with their mortgage. we have the details on the a big settlement that could help lower your monthly...
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we have a look hazmat new laws on the books for 2012. -- a look at new laws on the boxes for 2012. >>> alabama will require all employers to use a federal system called e-verify to check that all employees are in the country legally. >> we are check the social security number of future employees to make sure that they're eligible to work. >> reporter: california is also addressing illegal immigration. the california dream act expands eligibility for private scholarships to students brought to the country illegally when they were infants. also in california, gays, lesbians and people with disabilities are being added to the list of social and ethnic groups whose contributions must be taught in history lessons in public schools. in georgia, if you live in a city that allows to you drive your golf cart off the green and onto roads, new safety requirements going into effect which include brakes, reverse warning device and a horn. there are several new federal rules too including a social security increase amounting to $450 a year for the average recipient and stiff fines up to $2,700 per
we have a look hazmat new laws on the books for 2012. -- a look at new laws on the boxes for 2012. >>> alabama will require all employers to use a federal system called e-verify to check that all employees are in the country legally. >> we are check the social security number of future employees to make sure that they're eligible to work. >> reporter: california is also addressing illegal immigration. the california dream act expands eligibility for private scholarships to...
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it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and keep maryland money in classrooms like mine. 10/24/12 >>> good morning, everybody. we have gone to the dogs as we are live at the humane society. we're here because saturday is pitt bull awareness day. sometimes these cute little dogs get a bad wrap and we're here to debunk the myths. also, next month is adopt a senior pet month. seniors make great pets and a lot of times people want great puppies. and then also the love ball is coming up. it's dinner dancing and dogs wisdom and an event you don't want to miss. >> dinner dancing and dogs and how they march. very good. good to see you . we look forward to that. >> let's send it over to alison and tony. happy wednesday. >> nice to see you. coming up now an alert for women in fairfax county. it appears a serial fondler may have struck again. >> and both candidates for president are going to be doing a lot of traveling over the next 13 days. their target? crucial swing states. an update in
it's the law. so vote for question seven. so we can stop spending all that money here, and keep maryland money in classrooms like mine. 10/24/12 >>> good morning, everybody. we have gone to the dogs as we are live at the humane society. we're here because saturday is pitt bull awareness day. sometimes these cute little dogs get a bad wrap and we're here to debunk the myths. also, next month is adopt a senior pet month. seniors make great pets and a lot of times people want great...
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. >>> the nfl has laid down the law on the bounty controversy. the league suspended saints coach sean peyton for the entire 2012 season. the team's gm for eight games and an assistant coach for six games. the team will have to forest two second round draft picks and pay a fine of a half million dollars. gregg williams was banned indefinitely. he used to be with the skins. nfl commissioner roger goodell says paying for players to hurt other players will not be tolerated. >> we have a serious violation of an existing rule that threatens the health and welfare of our players. >> the investigation is still ongoing and punishment for any saints players involved in this has not yet been determined. according to the "washington post," the nfl did not find evidence that the redskins had a bunty system when williams was with the team. we'll have more on this when dave ross joins us later in the hour. >>> here is a talker this morning. safeway, super value and food lion stores will stop carrying the so-called pink slime. it is what the meat industry refers
. >>> the nfl has laid down the law on the bounty controversy. the league suspended saints coach sean peyton for the entire 2012 season. the team's gm for eight games and an assistant coach for six games. the team will have to forest two second round draft picks and pay a fine of a half million dollars. gregg williams was banned indefinitely. he used to be with the skins. nfl commissioner roger goodell says paying for players to hurt other players will not...
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the highest court in the country takes up arizona's controversial immigration law. at issue, does the federal government have the exclusive authority to dictate immigration laws? the outcome could have sweeping implications. we'll stay on top of t. >>> let's take a -- we'll stay on top of it. >> let's take a live look outside right now. >> beautiful out there. gorgeous. >> no delays at the airport today. that i think we can be assured of. >> more sun than i expected at this time of day. 199looking started to your day. don't-- nice looking start to your day. we are off to a cool start. warmer than yesterday but not quite where we want to be. >> we are climbing our way back to the 70s. we'll get there. >> inching our way back. we're clawing back up. it will fill back in as soon as we get that daytime heating. partly to mostly cloudy. a little warmer today. yesterday, our daytime high was only 50 degrees. sunny and milder tomorrow. that is where we want to be, up near 70 tomorrow with plenty of sunshine and maybe a few thunderstorms with a warm day on thursday. our hig
the highest court in the country takes up arizona's controversial immigration law. at issue, does the federal government have the exclusive authority to dictate immigration laws? the outcome could have sweeping implications. we'll stay on top of t. >>> let's take a -- we'll stay on top of it. >> let's take a live look outside right now. >> beautiful out there. gorgeous. >> no delays at the airport today. that i think we can be assured of. >> more sun than i...
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that's the law and that's what we'll do. vote for question seven. >>> folks in new england are dealing with several aftershocks an earthquake centered outside the portland, maine. it hit just after 7:00 last night t could be felt newout new hampshire as well as in downtown boston. -- it could be felt throughout new hampshire. hampshire. it reminds us of what it was like when ours hit. >> very scary. a live look outside again on this wednesday at 6:16 in the morning as people start stirring to get their wednesday started. it is another day closer to friday. >> there we go. >> did you guys get out jed and check out the leaves? >> yes, i noticed it in my backyard. i thought that tree wasn't that yellow yesterday. >> i noticed a beautiful red maple yesterday that had turned in just the last couple of days. we are getting close to peak. we'll start off the forecast with a look at where things are happening. and you know, thinking about a trip to the mountain this is weekend, go for it because the leaves are peaking just to the no
that's the law and that's what we'll do. vote for question seven. >>> folks in new england are dealing with several aftershocks an earthquake centered outside the portland, maine. it hit just after 7:00 last night t could be felt newout new hampshire as well as in downtown boston. -- it could be felt throughout new hampshire. hampshire. it reminds us of what it was like when ours hit. >> very scary. a live look outside again on this wednesday at 6:16 in the morning as people...
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he did nothing. >> the high court will rule on the president's health care reform law tomorrow. romney says if he is eelection day in november, he will get congress to repeal it. >>> president obama's agenda today includes a campaign event at the jefferson hotel right in the district. >> the president defended his health care reform law and criticized rome necessity's economic plan while out on the campaign trail in atlanta yesterday. he says this election is going it come down to two fundamentally different ideas of how to move our country forward. >> i've got a vision that says we grow best when our tax code makes sure that the wealthiest americans are paying a little bit more in order to bring down our debt. the basic idea that everybody gets a fair shot. y the president will also meet with the abu dhabi crown prince at the white house today to talk about issues in the middle east. he will host a picnic on the south lawn for members of congress. >>> new developments in the republican veepstakes. virginia governor bob mcdonnell says now that he would consider being romney's ru
he did nothing. >> the high court will rule on the president's health care reform law tomorrow. romney says if he is eelection day in november, he will get congress to repeal it. >>> president obama's agenda today includes a campaign event at the jefferson hotel right in the district. >> the president defended his health care reform law and criticized rome necessity's economic plan while out on the campaign trail in atlanta yesterday. he says this election is going it come...
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the cameras would work like red light cameras to catch those who are breaking the law. full council is set to vote on the bill march 6th. >>> students across virginia could be in for a shorter summer. the virginia house of delegates passed a bill that would repeat the so-called king's dominion law. under the law, school systems can't open until after labor day unless they get special permission from the department of education. supporter say moving to an earlier start date would help boost students' academic performance but opponents say it will hurt tourism revenue. u . >>> another big story this morning. doping as to planned parenthood are just pouring in including money from high-profile names like new york city mayor michael bloomberg. this following a controversial decision to cut funning to the organization by susan g komen for the cure. comben's president now says the decision was not related to a congressional investigation to as whether planned parent hood was illegally using federal fund to pay for organization bos. komen reps have said their decision was base
the cameras would work like red light cameras to catch those who are breaking the law. full council is set to vote on the bill march 6th. >>> students across virginia could be in for a shorter summer. the virginia house of delegates passed a bill that would repeat the so-called king's dominion law. under the law, school systems can't open until after labor day unless they get special permission from the department of education. supporter say moving to an earlier start date would help...
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this evening, troopers with the mississippi highway safety patrol special operations group and the law enforcement arm of mississippi wildlife, fisheries and parks assigned to our fbi affect force rescued the girls. >> reporter: the discovery puts the nearly two-week multistate manhunt for 35-year-old fugitive adam mayes to an end. mayes is suspected in the murder of the girls' mother and elder sister. joanne and adrienne bain's bodies were found last week behind the home. maze and his wife theresa have been charged in their death. >> we actually believe that he killed joanne and adrienne at the home, put their bodies into the car and then took the other two the girl and drove the bodies and the little girl across the state line into mississippi where he then disposed of the bodies. >> reporter: mayes was found outside a church near alpine, mississippi. the discovery comes just one day after officials announced him as a high profile target. police say mayes was alive when they moved into to apprehend him but things took i adramatic turn. >> preliminary reports indicate mayes shot himse
this evening, troopers with the mississippi highway safety patrol special operations group and the law enforcement arm of mississippi wildlife, fisheries and parks assigned to our fbi affect force rescued the girls. >> reporter: the discovery puts the nearly two-week multistate manhunt for 35-year-old fugitive adam mayes to an end. mayes is suspected in the murder of the girls' mother and elder sister. joanne and adrienne bain's bodies were found last week behind the home. maze and his...
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council will once again be a fall law making body. today, ken yap mcduffie will be sworn in to the ward 5 seat. he won a special election earlier this year to remace harry thomas, jr. he resigned the ward five seat back in january just days before he pleaded guilty to embezzling city funds for personal use. mcduffie will serve the remainder of thomas' term. >>> a metro worker is recovering from serious injuries after he was hit by a train. it happened just before 1:00 yesterday afternoon at the shady grove rail yard. the worker was trapped under the train for about an hour. he was able to speak with rescue crews as they tried to get him out. he was airlifted to shock trauma in baltimore. >>> thousands of people said their final good-byes to go-go legend chuck brown. has family held a public viewing yesterday where brown was scheduled to play his next gig before he pass wade on may 16th. huge crowds r crowd as you can imagine turned out through outdate to pay their respects to the d.c. musician. many fans turned the occasion into an op
council will once again be a fall law making body. today, ken yap mcduffie will be sworn in to the ward 5 seat. he won a special election earlier this year to remace harry thomas, jr. he resigned the ward five seat back in january just days before he pleaded guilty to embezzling city funds for personal use. mcduffie will serve the remainder of thomas' term. >>> a metro worker is recovering from serious injuries after he was hit by a train. it happened just before 1:00 yesterday...
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retired maryland state police lieutenant david reichenbag will discuss the case today at the national law enforcement museum. >>> two thieves held up an auto parts store on sunday. it happened in takoma park when a man and woman zip tied two employees and an 81-year-old customer and ended up fleeing the scene with cash. the surveillance footage shows the duo taking their masks on and off during the course of the robbery. anyone who recognizes either suspect should call the police. >>> a figure skating coach accused of sexual abuse is allowed to return to maryland. this is after he entered a not guilty play on charges he fondled a 16-year-old student while the two attended a competition in lake placid, new york, last year. the alleged victim is from prince george's county. the family has filed a multimillion dollar civil suit against him. >>> a man jailed in cuba on spying charges is awaiting response after cuba offered a possible deal for his release. cuban officials say they will be willing to swap alan gross for the release of five cubans who are held in the u.s. on spying charges and c
retired maryland state police lieutenant david reichenbag will discuss the case today at the national law enforcement museum. >>> two thieves held up an auto parts store on sunday. it happened in takoma park when a man and woman zip tied two employees and an 81-year-old customer and ended up fleeing the scene with cash. the surveillance footage shows the duo taking their masks on and off during the course of the robbery. anyone who recognizes either suspect should call the police....
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we don't think law enforcement ought to be done for profit. we think that policing ought to be about safety. this is really, we believe, corrupting law enforcement to use it to fill a budget deficit. but at least it is clearly what they're doing and they can say it is all about safety but the fact is we have not had any big increase in deaths or anything that would warrant all of this additional coverage. is there any evidence out there that we've got huge increases in speeding that would warrant a massive ratcheting up of speed enforcement in no. >> is this any group out there that will be able to get together and make a difference saying get these speed cameras taken down? >> i'm not sure that there is. we-- at aaa, we are certainly railing about it and trying to make motor i haves aware of. it at some point, who knows? maybe district residents will get fed up and it will become an election issue. i think this could well be. and, of course, it looks like people are lining up to challenge mayor gray. it this may be a very emmitt mat issue on
we don't think law enforcement ought to be done for profit. we think that policing ought to be about safety. this is really, we believe, corrupting law enforcement to use it to fill a budget deficit. but at least it is clearly what they're doing and they can say it is all about safety but the fact is we have not had any big increase in deaths or anything that would warrant all of this additional coverage. is there any evidence out there that we've got huge increases in speeding that would...
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>> reporter: well, wisdom two law enforcement sources told the associated press that the suspect, 28-year-old floyd lee corkins was carrying chick-fil- a sandwiches when he walked into the lobby of the family research council here on g street in northwest wednesday morning. now frc here has been a vocal defender of the restaurant's president's comments against gay marriage. those comments bringing protests against those restaurants across the country in recent weeks. police say corkins entered the lobby around 10:45 wednesday morning and we don't know exactly what went down and it ended with corkins shooting the guard in the arm. the wounded the guard leo johnson was able to help others tackle the shooter. corkins was eventually taken into custody without a fight. launch officials say corkins did make some kind of negative comments about the family research council before the shooting. frc is a conservative group that strongly opposes gay marriage and abortion. corkins had been volunteering at d.c.'s lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual community center in northwest for the last six
>> reporter: well, wisdom two law enforcement sources told the associated press that the suspect, 28-year-old floyd lee corkins was carrying chick-fil- a sandwiches when he walked into the lobby of the family research council here on g street in northwest wednesday morning. now frc here has been a vocal defender of the restaurant's president's comments against gay marriage. those comments bringing protests against those restaurants across the country in recent weeks. police say corkins...
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law. under the law, every registered voter will receive a voter i. d. card and like before, you can use a social security card, a driver's license a government i. d. or photo i. d. from your job. now, can you also use a utility bill, a paycheck, bank statement or current virginia college i. d.. >> i would say that, if any voter is discouraged, i think that is going to change when the actual i. d. that they need to vote will be coming in the mail to them. i have all the information they need on the voting precinct they need. it will have all the information they can check and guy to the polls on election day and vote. >> voter who do not bring the proper identification will not able to vote without taking extra steps afterwards to prove their identity. >>> coming up in the next hour, we'll focus on the virginia senate race. former governor and democratic senate candidate tim kaine will join us live. >> before we get to weather rye rite now, we want to share another first day of school photo for you. all smiles. she will, she will. okay. all miles for the
law. under the law, every registered voter will receive a voter i. d. card and like before, you can use a social security card, a driver's license a government i. d. or photo i. d. from your job. now, can you also use a utility bill, a paycheck, bank statement or current virginia college i. d.. >> i would say that, if any voter is discouraged, i think that is going to change when the actual i. d. that they need to vote will be coming in the mail to them. i have all the information they...
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while many would say it is morally wrong, no one was actually breaking the law. first, a fallen tree killed a driver on a busy stretch of root in northern virginia. we are live when fox 5 morning news continues. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] virtual wallet can help you be that person who's good with money. see what's free to spend. move money with a slide. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. still thinking of replacing the truck? i just don't know where to start. glad you made it. start by choosing from over 30,000 used cars and trucks. carmax. start here. [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our bodies and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mit
while many would say it is morally wrong, no one was actually breaking the law. first, a fallen tree killed a driver on a busy stretch of root in northern virginia. we are live when fox 5 morning news continues. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] virtual wallet can help you be that person who's good with money. see what's free to spend. move money with a slide. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. still thinking of replacing the...
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the house republicans are pushing for cuts to the health care reform law, and house democrats want to cut suicide -- subsidies to the oil and gas companies. >>> everyone is buzzing about the future of the redskins. >> everyone is buzzing and miling. >> rgiii coming to town as the team's new quarterback. fox 5's sherri ly is live with the latest on all the excitement. good morning, sherri. >> reporter: good morning, will and sarah. you can keep the dreams alive for now. he has not thrown a pass yet, but everyone is buzzing about the possibilities. robert griffin iii getting his former introduction to washington during a draft party tomorrow, and his selection by the skins marks a new era for washington. the redskins made it official last night, drafting him number 2 overall in the draft. the baylor qb and heisman trophy winner is the guy fans are pinning dreams on. the team has not won a super bowl since joe gibbs left the first time. he says he's up for the challenge. >> it's truly exciting, and then just to get the chance to meet a new team, be in a new city, and go and build and wri
the house republicans are pushing for cuts to the health care reform law, and house democrats want to cut suicide -- subsidies to the oil and gas companies. >>> everyone is buzzing about the future of the redskins. >> everyone is buzzing and miling. >> rgiii coming to town as the team's new quarterback. fox 5's sherri ly is live with the latest on all the excitement. good morning, sherri. >> reporter: good morning, will and sarah. you can keep the dreams alive for...
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law from moving forward. tom fitzgerald has more on that. >> reporter: the health care reform act was first passed on capitol hill and signed into law by president obama. but the health care law is now facing its biggest test in the supreme court, an unusually long three-day hearing which could strike down the landmark legislation. >> we love the constitution! >> we love obamacare. >> reporter: the lawyer for the states challenging the health care law says that its mandate for people to buy health insurance is not in the constitution. >> it is act one of a four-act play but if we lose today, with never get to the issues tomorrow. >> reporter: but supporters ever the law say it is constitutional. virginia democratic congressman gerald connelly voted for it in congress. >> i believe there is no constitutional grounds for invalidating this law and i believe frankly if the supreme court yields to that temptation, it's partisan political decision. >> reporter: if the first of four cases monday, court considered if
law from moving forward. tom fitzgerald has more on that. >> reporter: the health care reform act was first passed on capitol hill and signed into law by president obama. but the health care law is now facing its biggest test in the supreme court, an unusually long three-day hearing which could strike down the landmark legislation. >> we love the constitution! >> we love obamacare. >> reporter: the lawyer for the states challenging the health care law says that its...
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perry, newt gingrich, rick santorum and jon huntsman waited too long to challenge the ballot access law in the commonwealth. mitt rome know and ron paul are the only names that will appear on the republican prime ballot in virginia. speaking of virginia politics, the state's republican party is getting rid of the loyalty oath in the presidential primary ballot. votes in the march primary will no longer have to pledge their support to the eventual gop nominee. the state elections board had authorized the oath last month. the party states central committee is expected to approve the change this weekend. >>> coming up next, we'll go live to fox business network in new york to talk about good news when it comes to credit card debt. >>> more americans are making their reids last. average age of cars and trucks on the road is 10.8 years. >> that's about it. >> is if? >> for me. >> that is not great for car dealerships. holding onto the ride these days. ys. q over 200,000 people are hospitalized every year with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spray is approved to kil
perry, newt gingrich, rick santorum and jon huntsman waited too long to challenge the ballot access law in the commonwealth. mitt rome know and ron paul are the only names that will appear on the republican prime ballot in virginia. speaking of virginia politics, the state's republican party is getting rid of the loyalty oath in the presidential primary ballot. votes in the march primary will no longer have to pledge their support to the eventual gop nominee. the state elections board had...
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a bill was signed into law in washington state. new jersey is one step closer to approving a similar bill. >> there is also some movement on the hot dutton issue in maryland and virginia. fox 5's stacy cohan is in the newsroom with all the new developments. good morning. >> good morning. let's start with washington state. there were huge cheers from washington state's capital today as same-sex marriage is signed into law. opponents are already filing an initiative to overturn that law and they are pushing for a ballot referendum for this fall. gay rights advocates getting a major victory as washington state ushers in a new era allowing same-sex marriage. >> i'm proud that our same-sex couples will no longer be treated as separate but equal. they will be equal in the great state of washington. >> reporter: washington joining six other states and the district of columbia where same- sex marriage is legal. >> my friends, welcome to the other side of the rainbow. >> gay and lesbian couples allowed to legally marry in the evergreen stat
a bill was signed into law in washington state. new jersey is one step closer to approving a similar bill. >> there is also some movement on the hot dutton issue in maryland and virginia. fox 5's stacy cohan is in the newsroom with all the new developments. good morning. >> good morning. let's start with washington state. there were huge cheers from washington state's capital today as same-sex marriage is signed into law. opponents are already filing an initiative to overturn that...